Cable power rating identification for power distribution over communications cabling

• Main Authors: Vigna, Simone, Jones, Chad M, Goergen, Joel Richard, Sironi, Paolo
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 15.06.2021
• Subjects: BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER; CURRENT COLLECTORS; ELECTRICITY; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS; GENERATION; LINE CONNECTORS

In one embodiment, as apparatus includes a cable identifier for attachment to a plug and cable assembly operable to deliver Power over Ethernet (PoE) at a power greater than 90 watts, the plug and cable assembly receivable in a receptacle delivering the PoE. The cable identifier is configured for ma...